Georgia: Lambert Wins State Championship

For the second straight year and in front of 5,100 fans , the Lambert Longhorns turned back the Pope Greyhounds to earn the Georgia A-AAAA State title.

The Longhorns were led on the score sheet by senior Cory Phillips netting three goals (38, 39, 40) and three goals from junior Matt Geran (46, 47, 48). Junior Peyton Smith scored two goals and seniors Brady Wilson and Ted Ryan each scored one each in the Championship tilt. In goal, Lambert senior Alec McNamara had 8 saves in the game.

With the victory, the Longhorns ran their unbeaten streak to 42 games dating back to February 2011. This 42 game winning streak also happens to be the nation’s longest active Varsity winning streak. Along the way, the Longhorns defeated several former or current State Champions in Georgia, Missouri, Tennessee and Texas. Earlier this season, Lambert defeated the reigning AAAAA Georgia State Champion, Milton Eagles 10-5.

The 2012 version of the Longhorns have six All State and three All American selections on the roster. In addition, the senior class alone has four Division 1 commits and two Division 3 commits. The Longhorns averaged 13.03 goals for versus allowing an average of 3.64 goals against.

Lambert is coached by Josh Sagel and former Navy All American Rich Wehman.